Potato Soup

Potato Soup

I love soup!! Especially when it is cold outside.  And man, has it been cold this winter!!  Here is an easy soup that is very delicious too.

2 medium onions, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic powder (or use fresh garlic cloves)
4-6 stalks celery, chopped
1/4 cup butter
8-10 potatoes chopped in bite sized pieces
8-10 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 Tablespoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup milk
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated

Melt butter in a large pot.  Add garlic powder, onions, and celery.  Saute until tender.  Add potatoes, broth, parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Cook for about 20-30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.  You will need to check them periodically to see when they are done.  You check them by sticking them with a fork.  If the potato breaks apart, it is cooked.  If it is difficult to get the fork into the potato, it needs to cook longer.

When the potatoes are cooked, add the cheese and stir it well to melt it.  Then add the milk.  Stir it all well and serve.